Best 7 Basmati Mushroom Pilaf Recipes

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Basmati mushroom pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that is made with basmati rice, mushrooms, and a variety of spices. The basmati rice is cooked in a flavorful broth that is made with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. The result is a light and fluffy rice dish that is packed with flavor. Basmati mushroom pilaf can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM AND BROWN BASMATI PILAF



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Our best pilaf recipe is easy as pie and light on the washing up; perfect mid-week. This recipe uses brown rice, mushrooms and cardamon; topped with yogurt and chives.

Provided by olivemagazine

Time 30m

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, halved and sliced
250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
25g butter
250g brown basmati rice
500ml vegetable stock, hot
4 cardamom pods, bruised
6 tbsp natural yoghurt
a small bunch chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Fry the garlic, onion and mushrooms in the butter for 5 minutes. Add the rice, stock and cardamon, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the stock is absorbed and the rice is tender. Mix the yoghurt with chives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 7.7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54.5 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4.1 grams fiber, Protein 8.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

BASMATI & MUSHROOM PILAF



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This is another one from my mother. I haven't made it myself, but I have eaten plenty of it-- it is sooooo good. I am not big on nuts, but it really does taste good to have the almonds in there.

Provided by TexasKelly

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced thin (fresh mushrooms are best)
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup almonds, toasted &,slivered
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
pepper

Steps:

  • In heavy 2 quart saucepan (with a ice tight lid), saute uncooked rice and garlic in butter until rice is lightly browned.
  • Add mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add stock, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Stir in almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 758.6, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 16.6

BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Wonderful flavor and textured rice dish.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
salt to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
  • Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FRESH MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



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This version of mushroom rice pilaf uses fresh mushrooms, not canned. Add garlic if you like.

Provided by Karen V.

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ⅓ cups water
⅔ cup white rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, rice, bouillon granules, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 14 to 16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



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Delicious side dish of rice infused with the flavors of mushrooms and almonds. Perfect with beef.

Provided by lorenzaavila

Time 25m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil and butter, add the onion and mushrooms and sauteed until soft and translucent.
  • Pour in the rice and stir to coat the granules well. Cook until the edges of the rice grains have turned translucent, but not toasted.
  • Add the stock and salt. Cover the pan tightly, placing a sheet or two of paper toweling under the lid, reduce the heat to low and cook until all the liquid has evaporated and grains are tender.
  • Correct the seasonings. Toss the rice with a fork and fold in the sauteed almonds and parsley.

MUSHROOM AND BROWN BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Ingredients Chestnut Mushrooms (sliced)(full pack) 1 onion (sliced) 2 garlic cloves (crushed) Olive oil (I would use a mix of the normal stuff and the extra virgin stuff) 180g Brown Basmati Rice 450ml Vegetable Stock 4 Cardomon pods (lightly bruised ;-) Directions Heat oil (about 2 tablespoons) and chuck in the garlic, mushrooms and onions. Cook for 5 mins then add the rice, stock and Cardomon pods Give it all a good stir - stick the lid on and cook it for about 25 minutes on a low heat (check it after about 15 - 20 minutes to make sure there is still liquid in it so it doesn't burn - if it has dried out just stick a bit of hot water in)

Provided by pars61

Time 40m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat oil (about 2 tablespoons) and chuck in the garlic, mushrooms and onions. Cook for 5 mins then add the rice, stock and Cardomon pods
  • Give it all a good stir - stick the lid on and cook it for about 25 minutes on a low heat (check it after about 15 - 20 minutes to make sure there is still liquid in it so it doesn't burn - if it has dried out just stick a bit of hot water in)

MUSHROOM AND LAVENDER RICE PILAF (VEGAN)



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This recipe uses either jasmine rice (original to recipe) or basmati rice. Adapted from 'The Lavender Cookbook'. If you are new to lavender and/or are a wee bit concerned about the amount in this recipe, start off by adding one half tablespoon (or less even) then you can always add more later.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender ('Provence' is preferred)
2 teaspoons mustard seeds (yellow or black mustard seeds not specified. I tried one teaspoon of each.)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons olive oil (I tested 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon coconut oil)
1/4 lb mushroom, diced small (one variety or a mixture of mushrooms)
1 cup jasmine rice (rinsed under cold water in a fine mesh strainer then set aside to drain) or 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed under cold water in a fine mesh strainer then set aside to drain)
1/2 cup shallot, peeled and diced
1/4 lb mushroom, diced small (one variety or a mixture of mushrooms)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cups vegetables broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup green onion
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the lavender, mustard seeds and fennel seeds in a spice grinder. PULSE until finely ground.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in the rice and shallots; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, sauteeing for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and the liquid from the mushrooms has started to evaporate.
  • Stir in the salt, pepper and lavender mixture.
  • If using a rice cooker, transfer the rice mixture to the appliance. Stir in the broth. Cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the the liquid has completely absorbed.
  • If using the stove top, stir in the broth, cover the pot, bring to the boil, then reduce to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in half of the green onions.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining green onions. If desired, you can garnish the top of the rice with fresh cilantro, too.
  • Remember: Cooking time varies depending on if you are cooking the rice on the stove top or in a rice cooker.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality basmati rice. This will ensure that your pilaf is fluffy and flavorful.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the starch and help the rice cook evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Do not stir the rice while it is cooking. Stirring will break the rice grains and make the pilaf mushy.
  • Let the pilaf rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Basmati mushroom pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its fragrant aroma and flavorful ingredients, basmati mushroom pilaf is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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